Event #35 - Forest Akers West
A 2-day regional event in Lansing, MI. The field projects stronger than a typical local start.
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About the course
Course intelligence for Forest Akers - West is coming soon.
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
Independent event. Check the event website for the rest of its schedule.
Course demands standard course management and accurate iron play.
Before and after this event
A tournament is rarely wrong on its own. It is wrong in the sequence. These are the starts in the same state three weeks before and two weeks after.
Up to 3 weeks before
- Bonus Event-The Medalist GCAug 30, 2026 · Marshall, MI · GLFPB
- 18th GAM Junior Stroke PlayAug 20–21, 2026 · East Lansing, MI · GAM · $100
- 3rd GAM 12-and-Under Junior ChampionshipAug 17–18, 2026 · GAM · $100
- Event #34 - Washtenaw GC(Fall Series)Aug 15–16, 2026 · Ypsilanti, MI · GLFPB · $135
Up to 2 weeks after
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Indian Springs Metropark Golf CourseSep 12, 2026 · USKG
- Event #36 - Parent/Child Forest Akers WsSep 13, 2026 · Lansing, MI · GLFPB · $235
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Heather Highlands Golf ClubSep 13, 2026 · USKG
- Polo FieldsSep 19–20, 2026 · Ann Arbor, MI · GWJUNIORTOUR · $195
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Kensington Metropark Golf CourseSep 19, 2026 · USKG
Junior scoring history at this course
Based on junior events played at this course — not only this tournament. Scores are shown as event stroke totals when score-to-par is not available.
Why this matters
Course history gives families a quick sense of what scores have been competitive here. A low top-25% number usually means the top of the field is strong. A wide spread typically means the event draws a broader mix of players — useful context when deciding if an event is a good fit for your player.
Tournament choices are only one scoreboard. Rankings, comparison, coaching noise, confidence, and the car ride home can shape a season just as much. The Hidden Scoreboards is a short book for parents trying to support their player without becoming the pressure.
Questions about this event
When is the Event #35 - Forest Akers West?
Event #35 - Forest Akers West runs Sep 5–6, 2026 (2 days) on the GLFPB schedule.
Where is the Event #35 - Forest Akers West played?
It is played at Forest Akers - West in Lansing, MI.
How much is the entry fee for the Event #35 - Forest Akers West?
The listed entry fee is $110. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on August 29, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.
How many rounds is it?
2 days of stroke play. Multi-day events reward consistency: one bad round is hard to recover from in a strong field.
What level of player is this event for?
Event #35 - Forest Akers West is a regional-tier event: a match event for players competing regularly on their state or regional tour. Search your player above to see the field fit and what this event would do to their class rank.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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